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Compared to the same period of 2010, Baseafood reported a drop of 20 percent in export volume; however, its value increased considerably because the company sold seafood products at high price and kept high proportion of value added products in the export structure.
Currently, Baseafood is shipping seafood products to 40 countries in Europe, Asia and American. As it focused on processing value added products and find raw material supplies from outside the country, Baseafood could complete orders in time and gain more export revenue.
According to Mr. Dung, the majority of the company’s importers are interested in value added products including ready-to-eat products, frozen seafood and dried seafood like mixed seafood, frozen whole squid, octopus, dried bream, surimi, cuttle fish sashimi…
Since 2005, Baseafood has focused on distributing its products in the local market by pushing the proportion of domestic products in production structure from 2 percent to 22 percent. Baseafood processed and controlls its products based on international standards such as ISO standards, HACCP, Europe CODE, and others standards required by Japan and South Korea. Therefore, Baseafood products was popular with Vietnam consumers, bringing to the company a revenue of VND70 billion. “Strategy of Baseafood is to enhance consumption in both local and foreign markets in a view to set the percentage of domestic and export products at 30 percent and 70 percent, respectively,” said Nguyen Cong Huyen, Vice Director of Baseafood.
In recents years, global financial recession has had large impact onprocessing and trading operation of Baseafood. All its strategic markets were reducing orders, including Russia – the largest partner accounting for 35 percent of its revenue. In addition, all production costs like raw material, fuel, electricity, water were soaring up. Moreover, crucial competition in purchasing raw materials put the company into trouble. In such situation, Baseafood tried to overcome difficulties, keeping the company’s reputation with the motto “Professional – Dynamic – Developed Company”. Baseafood prioritize to expand domestic and foreign markets, as well as investing in new technologies for processing, satisfying requirements of customers.
Besides, the company also paid attention to improving living conditions for its staffs and workers by repairing 10 – 30 houses for poor workers, organizing trips and tours in holidays, particularly providing VND1.8 billion of loans to poor workers to help them out of poverty. Baseafood became one of 10 leading enterprises in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province and was awarded by the local People’s Committee on 13 October 2011.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
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